The House of Representatives

Question 1

Which of these is an exclusive power of the House of Representatives?

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to impeach a federal employee

Question 2

What is the hierarchical structure of the House?

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The Speaker, floor leaders, whips, and the members.

Question 3

The person who has the job of maintaining order in the House is the

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Speaker of the House.

Question 4

Which statement describes joint committees?

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They contain members from both major political parties.

Question 5

A group of people united to promote a cause, such as the members of a party led by the Speaker, is called a

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caucus.

Question 6

Revenue bills can be proposed only by

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the House.

Question 7

How does the majority party in the House of Representivies exercise power over a committee?

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by appointing the chair and a majority of the members

Question 8

The number of representatives from a state could increase if

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the state population increased.

Question 9

Who speaks for the party and helps the party to agree?

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Floor Leaders

Question 10

Based on its role as outlined in the US Constitution, which function is most commonly carried out by the House of Representatives?

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creating laws

The House of Representatives Answers